Once upon a time in a garden so green,
There lived some plants, the best you've ever seen.
But the sun was too hot, the temperature so high,
The plants were suffering, and they wondered why.

They tried to reduce the heat, but it was stubborn and strong,
The plants were wilting, and their leaves didn't belong.
But then came a solution, to the plants' delight,
They watered themselves, and they grew with might.

The harvest was plentiful, and the plants were so proud,
They grew tall and strong, and they sang out loud.
But what of the waste, what to do with it all,
Should they throw it in a landfill, or just let it fall?

No, the plants were smart, they knew what to do,
They made some compost, and it helped them renew.
They took all the waste, and they mixed it with dirt,
And it became food for new plants to spurt.

And now the garden is thriving, with shoots all around,
The temperature's just right, and the plants are profound.
They reduced the heat, and they saved the day,
And now the garden's beautiful, in every single way.

Reflections

1. What challenges did the plants face in the story, and how did they overcome them?
2. What is composting, and why is it important for the environment?
3. What would happen if the plants threw their waste in a landfill instead of composting it?
4. How can reducing waste help the environment?
5. What lessons can we learn from the plants in the story about sustainability and taking care of the environment?